Live Around Town This Week

When the weather starts getting better in Seattle, so do the shows. This week we start with a great show at the Crocodile with School Of Seven Bells and Exitmusic, Tanlines are at Neumos, and the first of two nights begins with Bettye LaVette at Jazz Alley. On Wednesday, DJ Shadow is at Showbox at the Market, Matthew Sweet plays “Girlfriend” in its entirety for the first of two nights at the Triple Door, Frankie Rose and Dive are at the Crocodile, and Justice plays a big show at the Paramount. Thursday is a strong night for shows, starring M83 and I Break Horses at Paramount, Tennis, Wild Belle, and Pacific Pride at Crocodile, Eighteen Individual Eyes, Sad Face, The Cat From Hue upstairs at Neumos, and Sandrider, Dog Shredder, Monogamy Party, and Brokaw all downstairs at Barboza (@ Neumos). Friday night, Neon Indian and Lemonade are at Neumos, and Brad, Thor Brinsfield, and Special Explosion are at Showbox at the Market. Saturday and Sunday have some interesting choices including Roy Loney and the Longshots, Young Fresh Fellow, and The Mighty Squirrels at Sunset Tavern on Saturday night, and Cedric Watson et Bijoux Creole at Meany Hall. On Sunday, Jonathan Wilson and Kaylee Cole are at Tractor, and Mark Pickerel is at the Fireside Room at Sorrento Hotel. For a full list of recommended shows for the week, please see the schedule below: